3rd Annual Entrepreneurship & Leadership Summit: LEAD. BUILD. SCALE.

The Southern University 3rd Annual Entrepreneurship & Leadership Summit is a two-day Homecoming experience taking place Thursday, October 1–Friday, October 2, 2026. The Summit begins at 8:00 AM each day, with Day One programming and Marketplace activities continuing through 3:00 PM, followed by a special 3:00–5:00 PM Fireside Chat. Day Two concludes at 12:00 PM. Designed to help entrepreneurs lead, build, and scale, the Summit connects entrepreneurs, students, alumni, business leaders, and resource partners around leadership, capital, financial intelligence, business growth, innovation, and generational success. Featured guest Archie L. Jones, Jr., Harvard Business School faculty member, venture capitalist, private equity professional, and author of The Treasure You Seek, will share insights on ownership, investing, acquisitions, scaling, wealth creation, and legacy, culminating in a special Homecoming fireside chat.

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Co-Sponsor(s): SU College of Business, Small Business Administration, Louisiana Economic Development, SULLA, LA DOTD, APEX, SUAG Center, Baton Rouge Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Hancock Whitney, Citizens, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, BRNEED, Catalyst Connection Consulting, City of Baton Rouge, CHASE, Orhan McMillian, LC Transport, Comnet, North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce, Prairie View A&M College SBDC

Fee: No Cost